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RUTHLESS LOVE The Noise
MIRANDA I fell.I didn't know what happened.The only thing I remember was me trying to catch my breath inside the wardrobe I was locked in.I was scared.That sound. I hope Antonio isn't in trouble with that sound I just made.I couldn't feel my legs.I lay there like a helpless being.My whole body was numb.I tried to lift myself off the ground but I couldn't.It was like there was a heavy load on my back.I tried to reach out to the bed poles but I was too far from them.Before I knew what was happening, I heard footsteps approaching.The person was in a hurry from the sound of his feet on the stairs.Fear gripped me on that spot.If that was Antonio then I am in big trouble.Or wait, could it be Don?Does he know already?I tried again to get up.I groaned in pain.Suddenly, the door opened and Xander came in.I gave a sigh of relief.Some seconds ago, my heart almost jumped out of my heart."Xander, help," I spoke softly."Ma'am, you have to be quiet. Don Vito is right downstai
RUTHLESS LOVE Underdog
XANDER"What's the issue with you?""Don't you know you could put me in trouble?""Why the fuck would you be calling at that hour? We had an agreement!""What if Antonio creeps in and finds me talking to you? How do I get myself out of that mess?"I lashed heavily at the man who stood in front of me.He was sent by Don Vito to get my daily report on Dante's movement and plans."You still haven't given me anything, Mr.Man. What do I tell Don?" The fellow said."So all I am saying doesn't mean anything to you?"He didn't respond. He just stood there like he was going to shoot me after I told him everything."Your report, Xander?""I have no report," I replied angrily.He scoffed."No report? What the heck are you saying?""Do you want my head blown off? How do you expect me to go back to him with such?" the young man said."Oh, so you know that too? That's exactly how it feels when you disturb me with your calls. That could land me in trouble with Antonio and his…."Shit! I had to stop
RUTHLESS LOVE We need to leave...
MIRANDAI blinked.Not once, not twice but multiple times like there was something inside my eyes.I stared around. At least this time around, I didn't wake around to see white coats and blue ray glasses.I was tucked in bed. Neatly dressed and clean. I wonder who brought me here.Could it have been Xander? The last thing I remember was tripping and falling.And yes, Don Vito!!!His name alone in my head sent shivers down my spine. I would strangle the neck of that demon if I ever lay hold of him.The man who tortured me in my dreams and will still be sought to do more if he ever finds out I am alive.I looked around and saw the grey couch far away from its usual position in the room.It had been drawn closer to the bed."Wow, looks like I got myself a babysitter while I blanked out," I said to myself.I stretched my hands towards the couch to pick up the blue handkerchief on it.This was definitely Antonio's. It had his mafia insignia. It was always part of his dressing, most especia
RUTHLESS LOVE Only decision I could make...
MIRANDA"Do I have to pack anything?"I paused after asking the question. Antonio didn't even flinch or move."This is different from your escape plan. You don't have to pack anything," he said, jokingly.My countenance went down. It was obvious he was still angered by my actions the previous week."I'm sorry, Antonio. I……..." I stuttered."Whatever you want to take, take it now. I am not bringing you back here. Not anymore!" Antonio echoed.I could sense the anger in his tone. "Antonio," I whispered his name but he didn't respond.I moved towards him and put my arms around him. I didn't think that would pacify him but at least I tried.Surprisingly, he placed his hands on my cheeks and gave me a kiss on my forehead."Get prepared," he said immediately.Something in me wanted to seize the opportunity to talk back at him but I kept mute. Getting on his nerves would be the wrong move to make at the moment."Xander, get your ass up here now," Antonio suddenly said over the phone. I didn'
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XanderWhat do I do?Do I tell him? Do I tell Don Vito about Miranda once and for all?"Now that Mr. Dante has decided to move her from the house, we could be going off-grid…perhaps I tell Don everything so he can….""Xander," I heard a voice calling my name from outside.I was in the garage house to get the keys to the Chevrolet.That was Jocelyn's voice. She must be looking for me.I dare not answer. The plan was already in motion. Antonio had called for the meeting. "Maybe that's why Jocelyn was looking for me…to come for the meeting," I thought in my mind.Another voice suddenly stopped her. "You looking for Xander? I am sure he is around somewhere. Let's just go. Mr. Dante looks pissed already," the voice rented the air.That voice sounded like the guard positioned at the entrance of the house. A big-eyed fellow who was hitting on my sister.I never liked that guy. I once thought he was working for Don, other than Mr. Dante but I guess I was wrong.Just an annoying fellow. "But X
RUTHLESS LOVE The Escape
MIRANDA"Please don't go. What if he catches you?" Karen shivered, holding my hands."I won't let him see me. Just don't lose hope, sis. I'm going to get help and come back for you. Just stay safe, please," I promised, encouraging my kid sister.It's been fourteen years since we lost our home and our parents to that monster called Don Vito.A deadly, dangerous man. He wiped our family and took Karen and me as his hostage.For fourteen years he has been maltreating my sister and me, threatening to end us both if we go against him.This life of torment and suffering, I can no longer take it anymore. So, I came up with a plan to escape.I planned on taking Karen along, but she's just too scared to move. She's afraid of Don Vito spotting and harming us both.I can understand her fear. The poor girl has been in trauma for years. The pains, torments, abuse..."Just stay here. I promise to bring back help. Together we'll leave this city and head to a better place, okay?""Okay," Karen nodded
RUTHLESS LOVE She is dead
MIRANDAWhat? Be his tool of pleasure?His eyes remained on me, waiting for my response to his condition.I'm trying to save my sister and me from one monster, and he is planning on making me his tool of pleasure."No, I can't accept that, " I refused Antonio.He stared at me with his right brow levitating at my answer.But that got me thinking."If I turn him down, how will I save my sister? He's the only one I can ask for help. He's ready to help if I please him, so..." I reasoned, looking back at Antonio.I guess he knows what is going on in my head because I've been quiet after my first answer.Having no choice, I agreed to his condition."This is about my sister's life. She's very important to me. I'm ready to do anything to save her from Don Vito. So, you have yourself a deal," I accepted.His eyes shone with delight as he carefully took his hands off me, letting me go.He said nothing but sat properly against the wheels.I lifted myself off the armrest, wondering how we'd execu
RUTHLESS LOVE What's next?
MIRANDA"Don't make a sound," Antonio warned, carefully taking me away from there.But I didn't want to go.Karen.My sister was taken away, dragged like some kind of animal killed for fun.I cried in Antonio's hold, burying myself in his chest."What happened?" I cried, asking him."The gunshot..." I lifted my wet eyes to Antonio, who stared down at me."The gunshot that came in... It was Karen, wasn't it? He shot her, didn't he? " I questioned, demanding for an answer.Antonio sighed, saying, " Let's leave this place. You don't want Don Vito seeing you here. If he does, he won't hesitate to kill you as well.""Then he should!" I sparked, ready to accept my fate.Antonio's eyes shone at my word."What's the point of living anyway? My sister is gone. He took my sister away from me. I don't want to live anymore."Hurt, I pulled myself from Antonio, ready to accept my fate. But he wouldn't budge.He dragged me back, holding me roughly by the arm."Pull yourself together!" He raised his
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